C's first birthday party was a small but fun-filled affair - an afternoon with immediate family and his godparents, complete with delightful circus-themed events, courtesy of his sister. I wanted the main dish for our lunch that wouldn't require sitting at the grill or in the kitchen, but rather would allow me to fix it and forget it (and enjoy the afternoon with the birthday boy!) We decided on J and D's famous but ridiculously easy pulled pork recipe. This pulled pork is incredible. And it's so easy that it's almost hard to take credit for the final product once it's made. However, keep in mind that it takes a couple of days to put the whole thing together, so keep that in mind if you choose to make it. However, Ii's good for any occasion. This recipe will feed about 15 people, so take that into consideration when shopping for your meal or event.
You need:
1 8-lb. pork shoulder
2 cans of ginger ale
1 large onion, sliced
2 bottles of barbecue sauce (we use Sweet Baby Ray's)
In a large crock pot, place the pork shoulder, fat side down. Top with ginger ale and onions. Cook on low for 12 hours. Let cool slightly and then separate the meat from the bones and fat. Shred the meat with two forks. If serving within 2 hours, place back into the crock pot, add the barbecue sauce, and cook on low for another 2 hours. If serving the next day (if you are going to refrigerate the meat before using it), mix with the barbecue sauce and cook on low for another 4 hours.
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